Program Specialist I (Scholarly Communications)

Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Program Specialist I under general supervision performs entry-level specialist duties for a department college or division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning developing implementing coordinating and monitoring programs and services.

• Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences seminars lectures meetings and workshops to facilitate program goals.

• Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets special reports and other documents.

• Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists with coordinating and offering comprehensive user-centered scholarly communication services.

• Assists in designing and implementing scholarly communication procedures programs services and tools.

• Assists in collecting interpreting and developing special reports using quantitative and qualitative data.

• Assists in developing and delivering relevant instructional content for scholarly communication and research.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Bachelors degree.

• Experience No experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in library and information science communication data science or related field.

• Experience working in a public service capacity.

• Experience conducting research.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal organizational and customer service skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Springshare suite (LibGuides LibCal etc.)

• Statistical software and data visualization tools.

• Citation management tools.

• Library research and services in academic library settings.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification None

Physical Requirements General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

• This position does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

• Position requires on campus face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $17.54/hourly

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• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.